Tri-Nations - Henry: Fans always on my back

Eurosport - Mon, 13 Jul 10:02:00 2009

Graham Henry has said he is feeling no greater pressure heading into this year's Tri-Nations than he has in his previous campaigns against Australia and South Africa.

RUGBY 2008 - New Zealand All Blacks coach Graham Henry looks on during a training session at Sofia Gardens, Wales - 0

Henry and his assistant coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have come under fire after lacklustre displays by the All Blacks, albeit minus several of their star players, against France and Italy last month.

"They (the New Zealand public) are always on your back, aren't they? There's always a high expectation," said Henry.

"The side has won the last four Tri-Nations. We were under pressure last year because we lost a couple of games.

"We are playing the other two best teams in the world and they are pretty well established as squads. They've got experienced squads.

"It's going to be a major Tri-Nations, which is great."

PA Sport

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  1. i know they won in 87, i meant win a RWC in the­ professional age
    plus the worldd cup then was­ technically a joint hosting by australia and new­ zealand

    From moggie2727, on Mon 13 Jul 1:42AM

  2. #2 .... FYI the AllBlacks have already won a RWC on­ their own turf .... in 1987.

    From Girl666, on Sun 12 Jul 5:21PM

  3. eddie o'sullivan......
    he leaves, and ireland win­ the grand slam for the first time in 2000 years, not a­ coincidence

    From moggie2727, on Sun 12 Jul 3:52PM

  4. piggy back rides???,ye you are quite similar to a­ pig,all blacks need a good manager like eddie­ o'sullivan to manage your team.

    From bren, on Sun 12 Jul 2:44PM

  5. piggy back rides???,ye you are quite similar to a­ pig,like the all blacks.

    From bren, on Sun 12 Jul 2:43PM

  6. At least South Africa can't serve up Burger and­ large eyes this year

    From Fred M, on Sun 12 Jul 10:18AM

  7. present form, they are certainly lookin likely to peak­ at the right time
    if the all blacks dont win on their­ own turf, then theyll never win the RWC

    From moggie2727, on Sat 11 Jul 5:20PM

  8. Could be a very interesting and exciting Tri-Nations­ when you look at the World Rugby form book. My tip for­ 2011 World Cup on present form is Australia.

    From sutherland229, on Sat 11 Jul 3:56PM
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